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INSTRUCTIONS

How the Spinlock RF/H headsail feeder, RF/H2 double headsail feeder and RF/MA mainsail feeder are rigged, their key dimensions and how to look after the composite bushes.

DocumentSpinlock RF Sail Feeders Instructions
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InstructionsPDF · 3 p.Drawing RF/H (1:1)PDF · 1 p.Drawing RF/MA (1:1)PDF · 1 p.
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Spinlock RF Sail Feeders — Instructions

The RF Sail Feeders

Part no. Use
RF/H Guides a flaked genoa from the deck cleanly into the foil. Suspended from a cord between the tack and the pre-feeder, so it swivels freely and follows the luff during hoisting. View product →
RF/MA Mainsail feeder fixed below the mast luff groove; adjustable, no drilling or riveting required. Hard anodised alloy balls run freely on composite bushes on a stainless-steel casting. View product →
RF/H2 Double headsail feeder for large, heavy genoa systems that are not on a furler; strong enough to feed a large, bulky genoa luff into the foil groove. View product →

The instructions call the double feeder RF/2; the drawing is titled RF/H2.

Key Dimensions (mm)

Model Dimensions
RF/H 60.0 high, 37.5 wide, 39.5 deep; Ø12.0 body; Ø7.0 through hole for the cord; 2.3 nominal gap between the balls.
RF/H2 Two feeders on 120.00 centres; 37.5 wide; Ø12.0 body; Ø7.0 through hole.
RF/MA Bolt rope Ø13.0 max (Ø11 recommended); Ø9.6 mast slide; M5 316 stainless fixtures on 18.5 fixing centres; 38.2 × 35.8; 2.4 nominal gap.

The RF/H and RF/MA drawings are 1:1 reference drawings on A4, to be read with Spinlock's 3D data.

Maintenance

  • Flush regularly with fresh water to remove salt deposits.
  • Do not use mineral oil or solvent-based lubricants such as "WD40": the wrong lubricant degrades the bearing properties of the composite bushes.
  • Inspect for wear or damage before use.

Safety

  • Check the product is correctly specified for your application, load and line size, and that it is correctly installed before its first use under load.
  • Braided fibre rope only – never three-strand or wire rope. Never use the product if it is damaged or worn, or with damaged rope.
  • Never use cleaning or lubricating solvents, polysulphide or polyurethane based sealants: they degrade the product. Do not modify any part.

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